The Ex and Her Riches

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything about the wedding?” Cedrick whined begrudgingly.

Gwendolyn turned toward him and cupped his face before gently kissing his well-shaped lips. “Didn’t you say you wanted it to be a big surprise? Me interfering would foil your plans for sure.”

Gwendolyn was right, but he still wasn’t happy with how little time she spent with him while she was occupied with work all day.

Gwendolyn explained to him patiently, “I’ve recently invested in a new drama which I have high hopes for. Since today is the opening ceremony, I need to be present due to my role as an investor. I’ll keep you company once I’m back at night. All right, Ceddy?”

She ran her hands over his face and planted butterfly kisses over his forehead, brows, the tip of his nose, and lips.

Cedrick knew how important Gwendolyn’s career was to her and could only remind her, “Be careful. Remember not to wear high heels and always stay warm. Also, don’t drink and—”

“All right, all right. I heard you.”

Cedrick had been repeating the exact phrases for the past few days whenever Gwendolyn left for work. She had them memorized down to a tee by now.

She replied perfunctorily and dashed out of the Jenson residence after putting on her shoes.

Cedrick stared broodingly after her as she vanished at the corner of the garden wall.

Nico arrived shortly after Gwendolyn left.

However, his expression was solemn this time around.

Cedrick detected the change in his mood. “What happened?”

“Cedrick, Eloise has disappeared from prison in the same way that Natasha escaped previously.”

Cedrick’s face turned somber.

“Have you conducted an investigation yet?”

work. There weren’t any traces of evidence left

and perused the documents

he’s privy to Charles splashing the biochemical serum.

and not an individual had antagonized Gwendolyn

that had been sniffed out were Hector, Lane, and their

as his gaze

incident, he always felt there was still a culprit who was

Fairlake, and the security in Salinsburgh is much tighter. There are very few in Chanaea capable of committing such a feat besides

Cedrick. I’ll order my men

when Cedrick added, “Increase the number of personnel tasked to protect Gwenny in secret. Ensure she’s safe outside and that not a single strand of her hair is disturbed. Otherwise, be ready to

assured that Gwendolyn’s safety is our

may go

left promptly to see to his

continued going through the information about Eloise’s

was evident that

opening

the opening ceremony. She’d intentionally

a mainstream historical drama with

an official achieved success in her business after

a cold-hearted individual that always took her for granted. However, he immediately regretted his

of fondness stemming from a sense of familiarity.

she won the Best Actress Award, as it was

dressed in costume as she hurried over to escort Gwendolyn once she got out

Gwendolyn’s

her to the lounge while waiting for the commencement of the opening ceremony,

plan to hold a welcoming ceremony for you upon your return from Erihal. How come I’ve not received an invitation after so

“I have no plans on returning to the Newton residence for the time being, so I turned down Mr. Craig’s offer

you’ll be added to the family register sooner or later. They’ll surely shower you with affection to make up for the years

we have nothing in common besides being biologically related. Only you

in the Newton family except for Craig despised

the only youngest daughter in the family before Jennifer was found. Jennifer’s return meant that she’d be stealing all the attention from Jasmine as the

with her the entire time she’d been at the